My name is Emily, or Emilia to my favorite artists in Spain, Italy and Mexico. In 2008 I quit my job in advertising to pursue my dream of working with local artists in Spain, Italy, France and Mexico.
The inspiration behind Emilia Ceramics originated from the people I met while living and traveling abroad – people who truly prioritize the enjoyment of family, friends, and good food. I believe this attention to life’s simple pleasures is manifested in their colorful ceramics.
While living in Southern Spain, I fell in love with the slower pace of life – where no one seemed too busy to make a new friend, catch up with an old one, or spend hours discussing the virtues of Spanish wine and food. Among other aspects of the Mediterranean culture, I was drawn to the rich traditions surrounding locally made ceramics. In small towns throughout Europe and Mexico, I found artists using ancient techniques to create sophisticated pieces in their own personal style.
My intention is to discover unique designs that combine traditional influences with a more modern, fresh feel – pieces that surprise and inspire. I work solely with artists who create and paint every piece by hand, have small-scale productions, and export minimally.
To view my collection, visit EmiliaCeramics.com.
Hi,
I found your blog while searching for Deruta ceramics. I, also, love ceramic dinnerware. I received a few pieces from my aunt. I have a soup tureen, 2 platters, a coffee pot, a butter tray, salt and pepper cellars, a pitcher, and a vase. They are of excellent quality, hand painted in Italy in the Ricco pattern.
I would like to use them but I do not have any dinner/salad/soup plates. I do not know what to buy. I have seen plates of the same pattern, but will it be too much ricco pattern on the table? I also looked at the Mikasa Antique White porcelain dinnerware. They are all white and sensibly priced but I worry they will look too stark.
How about glassware? My head is spinning! What do I choose? The serving pieces I have are so beautiful, I do not want to make them look cheap by pairing them with the wrong plates or glasses.
Can you help me? Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks a lot,
Sophia
Hi Sophia,
I agree that a lot of a busy Italian pattern like Ricco can be exhausting all together on the table. What about pairing your beautiful serving pieces with the Gogo collection of white, blue, red, and pumpkin plates and bowls? (The cucumber green and butter yellow wouldn’t match your Ricco pieces as well). These are beautifully crafted and painted pieces that share the well-made look of your Italian ceramics and they are definitely not stark. If you’d like to place a special order of specific sizes and colors of plates and bowls, just let me know.
Thanks!
Emily (Owner of Emilia Ceramics)
Thanks for the mention in your painted striped vases post! I loved learning more about you. Spain – how exciting! My husband traveled there on Semester at Sea 2006 and would love to go back. Do you make any ceramics as well?
Have a great weekend!
Kristina
Nook & Sea